Is this normal after a tooth extraction?

First of all, I'm sorry for any gross-sounding descriptions. But, I got two teeth extracted yesterday and on the more "difficult to remove" tooth (my 4th upper tooth in, I think a molar) was in a crowded space surrounded by a wonky tooth and an eye tooth.

Almost 24 hours after the extraction, I have noticed these yellow-ish almost creamy coloured spikes hanging down slightly, that look like the tiny ends of rice. I have tried poking at them to see if it's food-related, but they won't budge, just end up bleeding slightly and aching. I've read that you can get granulation tissue, but it's not covering the entire surface, just three little sticky out bits. I can't find any photos similar to myself about this, so I'm confused as to what it could be.

I did mess up a little bit last night by eating rice and getting a piece stuck in either gap, but they easily popped right back out after I pushed them with my tongue.

I don't seem to have any puss or bad smell or taste, so I'm not sure if it's an infection, but compared to my other extraction (which is just pure red and clear) it seems odd.

Could it be ripped gum from a crowded extraction?

(Can't upload a photo because of an error but I will try again ASAP)